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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 261.08 and 140.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 261.08 and 140.12 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 261.08 = 140.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/261.08 = 140.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 261.08 × 140.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 36,582.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,582.53/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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