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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.88 and 110.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.88 and 110.42 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.88 = 110.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.88 = 110.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.88 × 110.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 28,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,806.37/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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