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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 260.86 and 115.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 260.86 and 115.42 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 260.86 = 115.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/260.86 = 115.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 260.86 × 115.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 30,108.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,108.46/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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