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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 261.86 and 124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 261.86 and 124.35 is: 171.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 261.86 = 124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/261.86 = 124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 261.86 × 124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 32,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561.67/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.54

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