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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.17 and 133.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.17 and 133.97 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.17 = 133.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.17 = 133.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.17 × 133.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 34,988.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,988.28/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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