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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.11 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.11 and 123.84 is: 170.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.11 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.11 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.11 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 32,335.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,335.86/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.76

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