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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.75 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.75 and 115.05 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.75 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.75 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.75 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 30,114.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.34/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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