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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.34 and 120.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.34 and 120.36 is: 166.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.34 = 120.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.34 = 120.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.34 × 120.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 31,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,454.88/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.08

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