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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.03, 272.05 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.03, 272.05 and 123.48 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.03 : 272.05 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.03/272.05 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.03x = 272.05 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.03x = 33,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,592.73/197.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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