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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.06, 266.29 and 123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.06, 266.29 and 123 is: 169.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.06 : 266.29 = 123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.06/266.29 = 123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.06x = 266.29 × 123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.06x = 32,753.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.67/193.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.66

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