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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 261.72 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 261.72 and 131.52 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 261.72 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/261.72 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 261.72 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 34,421.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,421.41/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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