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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 261.46 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 261.46 and 115.81 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 261.46 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/261.46 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 261.46 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 30,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,279.68/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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