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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 261.07 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 261.07 and 134.07 is: 184.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 261.07 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/261.07 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 261.07 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 35,001.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,001.46/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.94

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