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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 261.42 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 261.42 and 115.84 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 261.42 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/261.42 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 261.42 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 30,282.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282.89/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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