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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 261.66 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 261.66 and 137.96 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 261.66 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/261.66 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 261.66 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 36,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,098.61/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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