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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 260.76 and 115.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 260.76 and 115.30 is: 159.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 260.76 = 115.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/260.76 = 115.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 260.76 × 115.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 30,064.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,064.98/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.04

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