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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 261.79 and 119.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 261.79 and 119.80 is: 165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 261.79 = 119.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/261.79 = 119.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 261.79 × 119.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 31,361.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,361.49/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.30

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