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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.09, 292.91 and 123.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.09, 292.91 and 123.27 is: 185.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.09 : 292.91 = 123.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.09/292.91 = 123.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.09x = 292.91 × 123.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.09x = 36,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,107.02/195.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.08

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