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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 261.10 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 261.10 and 110.54 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 261.10 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/261.10 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 261.10 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 28,861.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,861.81/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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