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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 272.72 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 272.72 and 123.96 is: 171.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 272.72 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/272.72 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 272.72 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 33,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,806.37/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.05

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