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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 261.82 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 261.82 and 114.97 is: 158.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 261.82 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/261.82 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 261.82 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 30,100.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,100.78/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.72

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