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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.72 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.72 and 136.50 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.72 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.72 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.72 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 35,724.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,724.78/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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