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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.24 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.24 and 115.66 is: 159.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.24 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.24 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.24 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 30,215.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,215.02/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.63

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