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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.64 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.64 and 123.30 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.64 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.64 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.64 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 32,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,876.71/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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