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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.12 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.12 and 116.28 is: 160.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.12 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.12 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.12 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 30,479.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479.31/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.45

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