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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 261.91 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 261.91 and 124.31 is: 171.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 261.91 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/261.91 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 261.91 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 32,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556.10/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.63

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