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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.32 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.32 and 123.01 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.32 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.32 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.32 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 32,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,144.97/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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