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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.50, 266.85 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.50, 266.85 and 123.48 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.50 : 266.85 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.50/266.85 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.50x = 266.85 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.50x = 32,950.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.64/193.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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