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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 261.05 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 261.05 and 110.46 is: 152.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 261.05 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/261.05 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 261.05 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 28,835.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,835.03/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.46

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