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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.54, 272.67 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.54, 272.67 and 123.93 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.54 : 272.67 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.54/272.67 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.54x = 272.67 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.54x = 33,791.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,791.53/197.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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