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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 261.54 and 131.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 261.54 and 131.26 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 261.54 = 131.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/261.54 = 131.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 261.54 × 131.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 34,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,329.74/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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