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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 262.26 and 116.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 262.26 and 116.42 is: 160.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 262.26 = 116.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/262.26 = 116.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 262.26 × 116.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 30,531.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,531.00/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.70

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