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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 261.02 and 123.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 261.02 and 123.79 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 261.02 = 123.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/261.02 = 123.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 261.02 × 123.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 32,309.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,309.74/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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