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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.73 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.73 and 115.97 is: 160.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.73 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.73 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.73 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 30,352.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,352.83/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.05

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