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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262 and 124.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262 and 124.32 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262 = 124.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262 = 124.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262 × 124.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 32,571.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571.84/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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