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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 260.55 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 260.55 and 133.70 is: 184.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 260.55 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/260.55 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 260.55 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 34,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,833.56/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.28

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