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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 261.63 and 115.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 261.63 and 115.90 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 261.63 = 115.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/261.63 = 115.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 261.63 × 115.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 30,321.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.61/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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