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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.62, 261.62 and 124.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.62, 261.62 and 124.17 is: 171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.62 : 261.62 = 124.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.62/261.62 = 124.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.62x = 261.62 × 124.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.62x = 32,485.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,485.36/189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.32

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