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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 261.04 and 123.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 261.04 and 123.63 is: 170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 261.04 = 123.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/261.04 = 123.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 261.04 × 123.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 32,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,272.38/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.64

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