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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.52 and 134.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.52 and 134.43 is: 185.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.52 = 134.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.52 = 134.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.52 × 134.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 35,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,156.13/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.38

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