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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 262.24 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 262.24 and 123.64 is: 170.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 262.24 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/262.24 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 262.24 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 32,423.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,423.35/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.70

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