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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.21, 293.23 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.21, 293.23 and 123.12 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.21 : 293.23 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.21/293.23 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.21x = 293.23 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.21x = 36,102.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,102.48/195.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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