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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.54 and 119.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.54 and 119.62 is: 164.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.54 = 119.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.54 = 119.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.54 × 119.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 31,285.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,285.41/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.97

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