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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.19, 261.15 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.19, 261.15 and 119.37 is: 164.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.19 : 261.15 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.19/261.15 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.19x = 261.15 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.19x = 31,172.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,172.99/189.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.77

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