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