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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 261.12 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 261.12 and 152.16 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 261.12 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/261.12 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 261.12 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 39,732.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,732.02/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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