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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 261.90 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 261.90 and 124.44 is: 171.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 261.90 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/261.90 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 261.90 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 32,590.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,590.84/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.57

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