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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 261.38 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 261.38 and 134.20 is: 185.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 261.38 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/261.38 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 261.38 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 35,077.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,077.20/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.05

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