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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 261.02 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 261.02 and 119.21 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 261.02 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/261.02 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 261.02 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 31,114.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,114.29/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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