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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 261.20 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 261.20 and 114.56 is: 158.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 261.20 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/261.20 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 261.20 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 29,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,923.07/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.15

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