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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 260.84 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 260.84 and 115.44 is: 159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 260.84 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/260.84 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 260.84 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 30,111.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,111.37/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.29

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