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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 261.12 and 164.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 261.12 and 164.88 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 261.12 = 164.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/261.12 = 164.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 261.12 × 164.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 43,053.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,053.47/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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