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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 260.98 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 260.98 and 127.04 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 260.98 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/260.98 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 260.98 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 33,154.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,154.90/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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