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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.88, 287.52 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.88, 287.52 and 123.36 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.88 : 287.52 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.88/287.52 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.88x = 287.52 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.88x = 35,468.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,468.47/191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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