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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 261.61 and 114.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 261.61 and 114.91 is: 158.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 261.61 = 114.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/261.61 = 114.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 261.61 × 114.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 30,061.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061.61/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.57

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