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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.23 and 134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.23 and 134.01 is: 184.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.23 = 134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.23 = 134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.23 × 134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 35,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,006.76/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.98

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