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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.57 and 124.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.57 and 124.18 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.57 = 124.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.57 = 124.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.57 × 124.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 32,481.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,481.76/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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