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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.66 and 137.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.66 and 137.16 is: 189.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.66 = 137.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.66 = 137.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.66 × 137.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 35,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,889.29/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.17

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