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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.08 and 148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.08 and 148.02 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.08 = 148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.08 = 148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.08 × 148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 38,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,645.06/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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