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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 260.75 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 260.75 and 130.15 is: 179.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 260.75 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/260.75 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 260.75 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 33,936.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,936.61/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.39

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