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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 261.60 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 261.60 and 120.56 is: 166.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 261.60 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/261.60 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 261.60 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 31,538.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,538.50/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.41

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