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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 261 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 261 and 115.38 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 261 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/261 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 261 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 30,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.18/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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