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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.19 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.19 and 127.23 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.19 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.19 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.19 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 33,230.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,230.38/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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