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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 261.50 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 261.50 and 120.60 is: 166.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 261.50 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/261.50 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 261.50 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 31,536.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,536.90/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.37

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