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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 261.87 and 160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 261.87 and 160.08 is: 220.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 261.87 = 160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/261.87 = 160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 261.87 × 160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 41,920.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,920.15/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.92

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