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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 261.02 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 261.02 and 123.61 is: 170.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 261.02 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/261.02 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 261.02 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 32,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,264.83/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.65

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