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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 262.07 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 262.07 and 116.23 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 262.07 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/262.07 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 262.07 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 30,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,460.40/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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