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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 262.05 and 124.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 262.05 and 124.37 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 262.05 = 124.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/262.05 = 124.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 262.05 × 124.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 32,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,591.16/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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