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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 261.60 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 261.60 and 123.32 is: 170.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 261.60 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/261.60 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 261.60 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 32,260.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,260.51/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.08

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