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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.99, 266.16 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.99, 266.16 and 123 is: 169.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.99 : 266.16 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.99/266.16 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.99x = 266.16 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.99x = 32,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,737.68/192.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.63

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