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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 260.96 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 260.96 and 122.67 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 260.96 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/260.96 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 260.96 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 32,011.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,011.35/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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