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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 261.06 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 261.06 and 110.48 is: 152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 261.06 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/261.06 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 261.06 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 28,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,841.91/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.44

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