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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 261.51 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 261.51 and 127.42 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 261.51 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/261.51 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 261.51 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 33,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,321.60/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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