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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.17, 292.05 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.17, 292.05 and 123.08 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.17 : 292.05 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.17/292.05 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.17x = 292.05 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.17x = 35,945.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,945.51/195.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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