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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 262.17 and 124.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 262.17 and 124.52 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 262.17 = 124.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/262.17 = 124.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 262.17 × 124.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 32,644.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,644.10/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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