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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 261.92 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 261.92 and 130.87 is: 180.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 261.92 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/261.92 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 261.92 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 34,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,275.92/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.56

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