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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 261.21 and 133.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 261.21 and 133.99 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 261.21 = 133.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/261.21 = 133.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 261.21 × 133.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 34,999.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,999.53/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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