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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.31, 261.03 and 133.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.31, 261.03 and 133.87 is: 184.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.31 : 261.03 = 133.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.31/261.03 = 133.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.31x = 261.03 × 133.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.31x = 34,944.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,944.09/189.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.59

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