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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 261.21 and 115.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 261.21 and 115.59 is: 159.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 261.21 = 115.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/261.21 = 115.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 261.21 × 115.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 30,193.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,193.26/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.52

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