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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.43, 266.92 and 123.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.43, 266.92 and 123.51 is: 170.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.43 : 266.92 = 123.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.43/266.92 = 123.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.43x = 266.92 × 123.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.43x = 32,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,967.95/193.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.44

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