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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.55 and 115.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.55 and 115.93 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.55 = 115.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.55 = 115.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.55 × 115.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 30,321.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.49/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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