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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.60 and 123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.60 and 123.88 is: 170.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.60 = 123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.60 = 123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.60 × 123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 33,769.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,769.69/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.90

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