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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.12, 266.43 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.12, 266.43 and 123.16 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.12 : 266.43 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.12/266.43 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.12x = 266.43 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.12x = 32,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,813.52/193.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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