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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.63 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.63 and 123.35 is: 170.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.63 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.63 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.63 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 32,270.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,270.26/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.10

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