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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.02 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.02 and 136.75 is: 188.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.02 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.02 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.02 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 35,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,829.24/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.61

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