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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 261.24 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 261.24 and 119.46 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 261.24 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/261.24 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 261.24 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 31,207.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,207.73/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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