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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 260.75 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 260.75 and 123.50 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 260.75 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/260.75 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 260.75 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 32,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.70/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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