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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 260.97 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 260.97 and 111.49 is: 153.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 260.97 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/260.97 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 260.97 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 29,095.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,095.55/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.86

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