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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.58 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.58 and 137.11 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.58 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.58 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.58 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 35,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,865.51/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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