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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 260.58 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 260.58 and 136.56 is: 188.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 260.58 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/260.58 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 260.58 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 35,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,584.83/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.17

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