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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.16, 289.31 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.16, 289.31 and 123.75 is: 185.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.16 : 289.31 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.16/289.31 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.16x = 289.31 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.16x = 35,802.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,802.83/193.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.35

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