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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.83 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.83 and 115.23 is: 158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.83 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.83 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.83 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 30,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,055.44/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.99

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