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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.38 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.38 and 131.16 is: 180.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.38 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.38 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.38 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 34,282.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,282.93/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.93

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