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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 261.63 and 137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 261.63 and 137.08 is: 189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 261.63 = 137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/261.63 = 137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 261.63 × 137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 35,864.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,864.24/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.27

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