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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 261.76 and 116.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 261.76 and 116.00 is: 160.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 261.76 = 116.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/261.76 = 116.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 261.76 × 116.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 30,363.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,363.98/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.07

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