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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.85, 261.72 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.85, 261.72 and 134.42 is: 185.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.85 : 261.72 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.85/261.72 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.85x = 261.72 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.85x = 35,180.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,180.40/189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.31

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