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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 260.73 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 260.73 and 123.50 is: 170.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 260.73 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/260.73 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 260.73 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 32,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,200.16/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.27

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