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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.81, 261.94 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.81, 261.94 and 116.13 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.81 : 261.94 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.81/261.94 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.81x = 261.94 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.81x = 30,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,419.09/189.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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