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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.16 and 134.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.16 and 134.84 is: 186.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.16 = 134.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.16 = 134.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.16 × 134.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 35,349.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,349.65/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.09

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