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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 260.78 and 111.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 260.78 and 111.44 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 260.78 = 111.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/260.78 = 111.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 260.78 × 111.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 29,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,061.42/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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