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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.16 and 110.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.16 and 110.57 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.16 = 110.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.16 = 110.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.16 × 110.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 28,874.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,874.88/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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