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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.89, 261.95 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.89, 261.95 and 119.82 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.89 : 261.95 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.89/261.95 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.89x = 261.95 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.89x = 31,386.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,386.25/189.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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