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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.85, 261.88 and 137.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.85, 261.88 and 137.34 is: 189.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.85 : 261.88 = 137.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.85/261.88 = 137.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.85x = 261.88 × 137.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.85x = 35,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,966.60/189.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.45

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