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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.77, 262.01 and 124.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.77, 262.01 and 124.40 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.77 : 262.01 = 124.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.77/262.01 = 124.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.77x = 262.01 × 124.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.77x = 32,595.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595.01/189.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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