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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 261.78 and 124.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 261.78 and 124.29 is: 171.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 261.78 = 124.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/261.78 = 124.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 261.78 × 124.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 32,536.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,536.64/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.48

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