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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 261.87 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 261.87 and 119.80 is: 165.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 261.87 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/261.87 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 261.87 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 31,373.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,373.65/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.40

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