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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 261.18 and 134.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 261.18 and 134.17 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 261.18 = 134.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/261.18 = 134.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 261.18 × 134.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 35,042.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,042.52/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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