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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.42, 272.61 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.42, 272.61 and 123.87 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.42 : 272.61 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.42/272.61 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.42x = 272.61 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.42x = 33,768.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,768.20/197.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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