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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 260.87 and 119.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 260.87 and 119.11 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 260.87 = 119.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/260.87 = 119.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 260.87 × 119.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 31,072.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,072.52/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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