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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.46 and 123.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.46 and 123.90 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.46 = 123.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.46 = 123.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.46 × 123.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 32,394.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,394.89/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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