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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 261.05 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 261.05 and 130.95 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 261.05 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/261.05 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 261.05 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 34,183.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,183.84/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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