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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.78, 266.01 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.78, 266.01 and 123.78 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.78 : 266.01 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.78/266.01 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.78x = 266.01 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.78x = 32,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,926.72/192.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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