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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.45 and 115.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.45 and 115.83 is: 159.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.45 = 115.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.45 = 115.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.45 × 115.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 30,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.75/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.85

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