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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.36 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.36 and 123.87 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.36 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.36 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.36 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 32,374.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.66/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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