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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.09, 266.47 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.09, 266.47 and 123.09 is: 169.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.09 : 266.47 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.09/266.47 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.09x = 266.47 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.09x = 32,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,798.49/193.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.86

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