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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 260.82 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 260.82 and 120.04 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 260.82 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/260.82 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 260.82 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 31,308.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,308.83/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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