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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.68 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.68 and 123.48 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.68 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.68 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.68 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 32,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,188.77/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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