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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.44 and 115.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.44 and 115.79 is: 159.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.44 = 115.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.44 = 115.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.44 × 115.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 30,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,270.25/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.79

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