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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 261.59 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 261.59 and 115.92 is: 159.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 261.59 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/261.59 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 261.59 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 30,322.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,322.93/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.92

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