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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 261.60 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 261.60 and 124.12 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 261.60 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/261.60 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 261.60 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 32,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,469.79/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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