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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 261.59 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 261.59 and 119.58 is: 165.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 261.59 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/261.59 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 261.59 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 31,280.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,280.93/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.08

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