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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 261.71 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 261.71 and 137.19 is: 189.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 261.71 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/261.71 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 261.71 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 35,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,903.99/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.42

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