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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.74, 261.87 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.74, 261.87 and 130.82 is: 180.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.74 : 261.87 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.74/261.87 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.74x = 261.87 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.74x = 34,256.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,256.03/189.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.54

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