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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 261.52 and 115.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 261.52 and 115.82 is: 159.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 261.52 = 115.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/261.52 = 115.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 261.52 × 115.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 30,289.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,289.25/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.81

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