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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.41, 261.23 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.41, 261.23 and 123.93 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.41 : 261.23 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.41/261.23 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.41x = 261.23 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.41x = 32,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,373.61/189.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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