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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 261.77 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 261.77 and 123.31 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 261.77 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/261.77 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 261.77 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 32,278.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,278.57/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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