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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 261.16 and 123.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 261.16 and 123.85 is: 170.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 261.16 = 123.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/261.16 = 123.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 261.16 × 123.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 32,344.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.67/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.84

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