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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.86 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.86 and 123.44 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.86 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.86 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.86 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 32,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.56/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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