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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.97, 266.49 and 123.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.97, 266.49 and 123.06 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.97 : 266.49 = 123.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.97/266.49 = 123.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.97x = 266.49 × 123.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.97x = 32,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,793.59/192.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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