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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 266.21 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 266.21 and 123.01 is: 169.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 266.21 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/266.21 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 266.21 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 32,744.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,744.55/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.61

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