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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.39, 266.91 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.39, 266.91 and 123.48 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.39 : 266.91 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.39/266.91 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.39x = 266.91 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.39x = 32,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,958.05/193.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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