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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.61, 272.82 and 123.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.61, 272.82 and 123.99 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.61 : 272.82 = 123.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.61/272.82 = 123.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.61x = 272.82 × 123.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.61x = 33,826.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,826.95/197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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