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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 261.60 and 134.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 261.60 and 134.57 is: 185.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 261.60 = 134.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/261.60 = 134.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 261.60 × 134.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 35,202.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,202.20/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.34

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