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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 261.43 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 261.43 and 123.10 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 261.43 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/261.43 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 261.43 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 32,181.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,181.07/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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