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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.79, 261.92 and 116.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.79, 261.92 and 116.15 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.79 : 261.92 = 116.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.79/261.92 = 116.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.79x = 261.92 × 116.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.79x = 30,420.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,420.77/189.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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