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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 261.11 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 261.11 and 130.85 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 261.11 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/261.11 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 261.11 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 34,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.27/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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