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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 261.57 and 124.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 261.57 and 124.15 is: 171.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 261.57 = 124.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/261.57 = 124.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 261.57 × 124.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 32,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473.92/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.38

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