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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 260.54 and 136.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 260.54 and 136.53 is: 188.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 260.54 = 136.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/260.54 = 136.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 260.54 × 136.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 35,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,570.56/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.13

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