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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 261 and 131.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 261 and 131.14 is: 181.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 261 = 131.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/261 = 131.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 261 × 131.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 34,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,227.54/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.03

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