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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 262.32 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 262.32 and 124.54 is: 172.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 262.32 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/262.32 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 262.32 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 32,669.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,669.33/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.05

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