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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 284.87 and 124.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 284.87 and 124.97 is: 187.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 284.87 = 124.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/284.87 = 124.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 284.87 × 124.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 35,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,599.19/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.39

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