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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.14 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.14 and 124.44 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.14 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.14 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.14 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 32,620.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.70/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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