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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 261.74 and 127.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 261.74 and 127.64 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 261.74 = 127.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/261.74 = 127.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 261.74 × 127.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 33,407.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,407.86/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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