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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 261.56 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 261.56 and 133.73 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 261.56 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/261.56 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 261.56 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 34,978.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,978.41/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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