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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 267.30 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 267.30 and 123.80 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 267.30 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/267.30 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 267.30 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 33,091.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091.74/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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