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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 260.87 and 119.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 260.87 and 119.16 is: 164.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 260.87 = 119.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/260.87 = 119.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 260.87 × 119.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 31,084.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,084.18/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.31

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