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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 260.71 and 132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 260.71 and 132.99 is: 183.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 260.71 = 132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/260.71 = 132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 260.71 × 132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 34,671.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,671.82/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.44

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