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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.75, 266.12 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.75, 266.12 and 123.87 is: 171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.75 : 266.12 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.75/266.12 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.75x = 266.12 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.75x = 32,963.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,963.67/192.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.02

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