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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.49 and 127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.49 and 127.41 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.49 = 127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.49 = 127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.49 × 127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 33,316.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,316.44/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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