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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 261.29 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 261.29 and 124.02 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 261.29 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/261.29 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 261.29 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 32,405.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,405.50/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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