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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.09 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.09 and 126.20 is: 174.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.09 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.09 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.09 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 32,950.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,950.21/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.11

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