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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.41 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.41 and 127.25 is: 175.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.41 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.41 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.41 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 33,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,262.48/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.55

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