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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 262.06 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 262.06 and 115.20 is: 158.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 262.06 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/262.06 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 262.06 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 30,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,189.02/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.97

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