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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 266.40 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 266.40 and 124 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 266.40 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/266.40 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 266.40 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 33,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,033.60/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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