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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 261.60 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 261.60 and 127.52 is: 175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 261.60 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/261.60 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 261.60 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 33,358.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,358.43/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.95

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