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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.72, 293.01 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.72, 293.01 and 123.48 is: 184.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.72 : 293.01 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.72/293.01 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.72x = 293.01 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.72x = 36,180.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,180.87/195.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.86

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