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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 261.14 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 261.14 and 130.23 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 261.14 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/261.14 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 261.14 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 34,008.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,008.26/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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