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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 261.24 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 261.24 and 115.62 is: 159.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 261.24 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/261.24 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 261.24 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 30,204.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,204.57/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.56

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