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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 261.47 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 261.47 and 124.04 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 261.47 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/261.47 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 261.47 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 32,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,431.74/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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