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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.42 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.42 and 127.20 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.42 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.42 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.42 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 33,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,252.62/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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