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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 261.54 and 145.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 261.54 and 145.96 is: 201.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 261.54 = 145.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/261.54 = 145.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 261.54 × 145.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 38,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,174.38/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.24

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