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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 262.04 and 123.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 262.04 and 123.60 is: 170.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 262.04 = 123.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/262.04 = 123.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 262.04 × 123.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 32,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.51/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.53

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