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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 283.26 and 124.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 283.26 and 124.76 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 283.26 = 124.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/283.26 = 124.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 283.26 × 124.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 35,339.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,339.52/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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