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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.52 and 124.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.52 and 124.80 is: 187.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.52 = 124.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.52 = 124.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.52 × 124.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 35,508.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,508.10/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.04

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