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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.38 and 114.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.38 and 114.75 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.38 = 114.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.38 = 114.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.38 × 114.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 29,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,991.47/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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