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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 261.53 and 119.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 261.53 and 119.51 is: 165.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 261.53 = 119.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/261.53 = 119.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 261.53 × 119.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 31,255.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,255.45/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.00

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