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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.54, 266.98 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.54, 266.98 and 123.48 is: 170.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.54 : 266.98 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.54/266.98 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.54x = 266.98 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.54x = 32,965.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,965.38/193.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.33

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