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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.62, 272.66 and 123.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.62, 272.66 and 123.89 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.62 : 272.66 = 123.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.62/272.66 = 123.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.62x = 272.66 × 123.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.62x = 33,777.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,777.86/197.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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