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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 261.09 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 261.09 and 126.93 is: 175.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 261.09 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/261.09 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 261.09 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 33,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,140.60/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.23

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