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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 262.14 and 119.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 262.14 and 119.18 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 262.14 = 119.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/262.14 = 119.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 262.14 × 119.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 31,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,241.85/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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