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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.52, 292.98 and 123.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.52, 292.98 and 123.23 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.52 : 292.98 = 123.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.52/292.98 = 123.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.52x = 292.98 × 123.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.52x = 36,103.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,103.93/195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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