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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.79, 261.98 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.79, 261.98 and 131.47 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.79 : 261.98 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.79/261.98 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.79x = 261.98 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.79x = 34,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,442.51/189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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