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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 261.93 and 116.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 261.93 and 116.18 is: 160.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 261.93 = 116.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/261.93 = 116.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 261.93 × 116.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 30,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,431.03/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.27

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