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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 262.10 and 119.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 262.10 and 119.97 is: 165.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 262.10 = 119.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/262.10 = 119.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 262.10 × 119.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 31,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444.14/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.56

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