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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 292.98 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 292.98 and 123.36 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 292.98 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/292.98 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 292.98 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 36,142.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,142.01/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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