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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.52, 272.52 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.52, 272.52 and 123.72 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.52 : 272.52 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.52/272.52 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.52x = 272.52 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.52x = 33,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,716.17/197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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