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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.36 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.36 and 124.02 is: 171.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.36 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.36 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.36 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 32,414.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,414.85/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.17

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