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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 261 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 261 and 115.44 is: 159.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 261 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/261 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 261 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 30,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,129.84/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.32

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