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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.34, 289.62 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.34, 289.62 and 124.54 is: 186.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.34 : 289.62 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.34/289.62 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.34x = 289.62 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.34x = 36,069.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,069.27/193.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.56

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