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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.42 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.42 and 119.54 is: 165.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.42 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.42 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.42 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 31,250.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,250.15/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.01

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