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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.30, 266.62 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.30, 266.62 and 123.30 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.30 : 266.62 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.30/266.62 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.30x = 266.62 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.30x = 32,874.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,874.25/193.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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