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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 266.81 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 266.81 and 123.34 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 266.81 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/266.81 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 266.81 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 32,907.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,907.99/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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