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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.96 and 111.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.96 and 111.50 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.96 = 111.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.96 = 111.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.96 × 111.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 29,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,097.04/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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