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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 261.58 and 124.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 261.58 and 124.25 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 261.58 = 124.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/261.58 = 124.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 261.58 × 124.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 32,501.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,501.40/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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