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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 261.78 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 261.78 and 119.84 is: 165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 261.78 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/261.78 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 261.78 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 31,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.72/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.32

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