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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 261.98 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 261.98 and 102.52 is: 141.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 261.98 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/261.98 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 261.98 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 26,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,857.49/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.47

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