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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.59, 267.20 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.59, 267.20 and 122.72 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.59 : 267.20 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.59/267.20 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.59x = 267.20 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.59x = 32,788.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,788.83/193.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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