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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.56, 289.71 and 124.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.56, 289.71 and 124.91 is: 186.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.56 : 289.71 = 124.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.56/289.71 = 124.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.56x = 289.71 × 124.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.56x = 36,187.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,187.68/193.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.96

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