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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.48, 266.88 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.48, 266.88 and 123.55 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.48 : 266.88 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.48/266.88 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.48x = 266.88 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.48x = 32,971.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,971.69/193.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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