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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.25, 266.85 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.25, 266.85 and 123.44 is: 170.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.25 : 266.85 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.25/266.85 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.25x = 266.85 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.25x = 32,939.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,939.96/193.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.45

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