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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.14 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.14 and 115.61 is: 159.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.14 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.14 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.14 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 30,190.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,190.47/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.54

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