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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.25 and 126.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.25 and 126.33 is: 174.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.25 = 126.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.25 = 126.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.25 × 126.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 33,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,003.71/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.21

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