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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.71, 261.84 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.71, 261.84 and 124.10 is: 171.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.71 : 261.84 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.71/261.84 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.71x = 261.84 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.71x = 32,494.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.34/189.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.28

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