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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.57, 261.64 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.57, 261.64 and 115.89 is: 159.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.57 : 261.64 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.57/261.64 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.57x = 261.64 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.57x = 30,321.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.46/189.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.95

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