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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 261.99 and 134.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 261.99 and 134.76 is: 185.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 261.99 = 134.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/261.99 = 134.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 261.99 × 134.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 35,305.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,305.77/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.84

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