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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.16 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.16 and 136.96 is: 188.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.16 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.16 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.16 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 35,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,768.47/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.81

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