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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.76, 289.92 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.76, 289.92 and 124.10 is: 185.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.76 : 289.92 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.76/289.92 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.76x = 289.92 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.76x = 35,979.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,979.07/193.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.69

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