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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.13, 266.45 and 123.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.13, 266.45 and 123.13 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.13 : 266.45 = 123.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.13/266.45 = 123.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.13x = 266.45 × 123.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.13x = 32,807.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,807.99/193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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