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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.13, 272.07 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.13, 272.07 and 123.39 is: 170.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.13 : 272.07 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.13/272.07 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.13x = 272.07 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.13x = 33,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,570.72/197.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.30

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