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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.21 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.21 and 131.11 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.21 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.21 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.21 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 34,247.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,247.24/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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