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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 261.64 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 261.64 and 127.52 is: 176.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 261.64 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/261.64 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 261.64 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 33,364.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,364.33/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.01

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