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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.02 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.02 and 136.83 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.02 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.02 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.02 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 35,716.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,716.69/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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