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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 261.90 and 131.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 261.90 and 131.68 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 261.90 = 131.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/261.90 = 131.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 261.90 × 131.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 34,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,486.99/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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