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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 261.20 and 123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 261.20 and 123.80 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 261.20 = 123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/261.20 = 123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 261.20 × 123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 32,335.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.94/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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