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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.86, 267.48 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.86, 267.48 and 123.87 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.86 : 267.48 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.86/267.48 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.86x = 267.48 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.86x = 33,132.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,132.75/193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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