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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 261.66 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 261.66 and 115.88 is: 159.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 261.66 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/261.66 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 261.66 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 30,321.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.16/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.94

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