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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.91 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.91 and 123.52 is: 170.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.91 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.91 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.91 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 32,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,227.60/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.48

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