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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 261.75 and 124.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 261.75 and 124.23 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 261.75 = 124.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/261.75 = 124.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 261.75 × 124.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 32,517.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517.20/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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