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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 262.01 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 262.01 and 116.15 is: 160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 262.01 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/262.01 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 262.01 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 30,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,430.57/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.33

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