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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 260.70 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 260.70 and 131.04 is: 180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 260.70 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/260.70 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 260.70 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 34,162.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,162.13/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.41

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