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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.44, 292.66 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.44, 292.66 and 123.16 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.44 : 292.66 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.44/292.66 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.44x = 292.66 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.44x = 36,044.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,044.01/195.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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