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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.81 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.81 and 131.58 is: 181.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.81 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.81 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.81 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 34,448.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,448.96/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.75

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