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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 260.98 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 260.98 and 110.45 is: 152.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 260.98 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/260.98 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 260.98 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 28,825.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,825.24/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.42

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