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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 261.38 and 137.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 261.38 and 137.02 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 261.38 = 137.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/261.38 = 137.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 261.38 × 137.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 35,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,814.29/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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