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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 262.14 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 262.14 and 120 is: 165.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 262.14 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/262.14 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 262.14 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 31,456.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,456.80/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.61

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