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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 261.55 and 136.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 261.55 and 136.36 is: 188.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 261.55 = 136.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/261.55 = 136.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 261.55 × 136.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 35,663.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.96/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.05

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