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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 261.52 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 261.52 and 134.30 is: 185.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 261.52 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/261.52 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 261.52 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 35,122.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,122.14/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.36

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