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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.44 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.44 and 120.56 is: 166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.44 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.44 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.44 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 31,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,519.21/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.24

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