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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.46 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.46 and 137.08 is: 189.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.46 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.46 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.46 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 35,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,840.94/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.24

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