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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 261.82 and 115.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 261.82 and 115.04 is: 158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 261.82 = 115.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/261.82 = 115.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 261.82 × 115.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 30,119.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,119.77/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.73

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