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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 261.72 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 261.72 and 137.36 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 261.72 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/261.72 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 261.72 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 35,950.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,950.51/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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