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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.77, 267.30 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.77, 267.30 and 123.81 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.77 : 267.30 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.77/267.30 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.77x = 267.30 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.77x = 33,094.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,094.41/193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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