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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 260.66 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 260.66 and 133.75 is: 184.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 260.66 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/260.66 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 260.66 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 34,861.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,861.30/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.36

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