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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.97, 287.36 and 123.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.97, 287.36 and 123.56 is: 184.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.97 : 287.36 = 123.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.97/287.36 = 123.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.97x = 287.36 × 123.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.97x = 35,506.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,506.20/191.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.96

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