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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 261.84 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 261.84 and 116.08 is: 160.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 261.84 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/261.84 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 261.84 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 30,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,394.39/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.13

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