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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.55 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.55 and 123.94 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.55 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.55 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.55 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 32,416.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,416.51/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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