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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 261.12 and 119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 261.12 and 119.29 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 261.12 = 119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/261.12 = 119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 261.12 × 119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 31,148.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,148.64/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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