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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 261.09 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 261.09 and 123.72 is: 170.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 261.09 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/261.09 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 261.09 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 32,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302.05/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.61

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