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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 261.05 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 261.05 and 130.23 is: 179.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 261.05 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/261.05 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 261.05 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 33,996.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,996.99/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.65

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