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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.60, 272.68 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.60, 272.68 and 123.96 is: 171.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.60 : 272.68 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.60/272.68 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.60x = 272.68 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.60x = 33,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,801.41/197.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.06

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