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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 262.01 and 116.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 262.01 and 116.12 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 262.01 = 116.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/262.01 = 116.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 262.01 × 116.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 30,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425.38/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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