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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 261.72 and 124.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 261.72 and 124.27 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 261.72 = 124.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/261.72 = 124.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 261.72 × 124.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 32,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,523.94/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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