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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 261.17 and 122.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 261.17 and 122.81 is: 169.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 261.17 = 122.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/261.17 = 122.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 261.17 × 122.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 32,073.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,073.35/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.54

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