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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 261.38 and 137.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 261.38 and 137.12 is: 188.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 261.38 = 137.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/261.38 = 137.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 261.38 × 137.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 35,838.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,838.43/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.96

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