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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 260.99 and 127.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 260.99 and 127.16 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 260.99 = 127.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/260.99 = 127.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 260.99 × 127.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 33,187.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,187.49/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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