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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 262.08 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 262.08 and 131.82 is: 181.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 262.08 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/262.08 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 262.08 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 34,547.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,547.39/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.92

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