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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.09, 271.86 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.09, 271.86 and 123.35 is: 170.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.09 : 271.86 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.09/271.86 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.09x = 271.86 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.09x = 33,533.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.93/197.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.15

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