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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.15, 266.56 and 123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.15, 266.56 and 123.20 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.15 : 266.56 = 123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.15/266.56 = 123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.15x = 266.56 × 123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.15x = 32,840.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840.19/193.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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