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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 266.00 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 266.00 and 123.75 is: 170.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 266.00 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/266.00 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 266.00 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 32,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,916.88/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.78

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