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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 261.03 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 261.03 and 115.50 is: 159.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 261.03 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/261.03 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 261.03 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 30,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,148.97/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.37

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