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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.08 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.08 and 123.84 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.08 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.08 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.08 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 32,332.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,332.15/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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