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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.06 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.06 and 134.24 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.06 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.06 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.06 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 35,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,043.39/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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