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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 261.18 and 119.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 261.18 and 119.26 is: 164.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 261.18 = 119.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/261.18 = 119.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 261.18 × 119.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 31,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,148.33/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.66

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