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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.58 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.58 and 130.62 is: 180.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.58 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.58 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.58 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 34,167.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,167.58/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.21

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