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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 261.52 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 261.52 and 126.52 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 261.52 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/261.52 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 261.52 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 33,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,087.51/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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