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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 261.03 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 261.03 and 130.99 is: 180.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 261.03 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/261.03 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 261.03 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 34,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,192.32/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.87

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