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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.02 and 124.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.02 and 124.43 is: 186.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.02 = 124.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.02 = 124.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.02 × 124.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 35,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,338.88/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.45

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