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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.02, 266.34 and 123.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.02, 266.34 and 123.05 is: 169.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.02 : 266.34 = 123.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.02/266.34 = 123.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.02x = 266.34 × 123.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.02x = 32,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773.79/193.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.79

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