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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.82 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.82 and 123.53 is: 170.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.82 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.82 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.82 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 32,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,217.79/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.46

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