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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.63, 267.30 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.63, 267.30 and 123.79 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.63 : 267.30 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.63/267.30 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.63x = 267.30 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.63x = 33,089.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,089.07/193.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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