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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 261.09 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 261.09 and 123.79 is: 170.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 261.09 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/261.09 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 261.09 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 32,320.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,320.33/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.79

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