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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 261.58 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 261.58 and 119.68 is: 165.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 261.58 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/261.58 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 261.58 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 31,305.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,305.89/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.20

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