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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 261.10 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 261.10 and 145.90 is: 201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 261.10 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/261.10 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 261.10 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 38,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,094.49/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.54

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