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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 261.06 and 123.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 261.06 and 123.70 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 261.06 = 123.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/261.06 = 123.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 261.06 × 123.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 32,293.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,293.12/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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