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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.64, 267.16 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.64, 267.16 and 123.68 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.64 : 267.16 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.64/267.16 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.64x = 267.16 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.64x = 33,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,042.35/193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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