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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.72 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.72 and 133.99 is: 184.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.72 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.72 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.72 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 34,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,933.20/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.83

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