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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 261.30 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 261.30 and 130.59 is: 179.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 261.30 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/261.30 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 261.30 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 34,122.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122.55/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.98

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