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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.10 and 110.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.10 and 110.52 is: 152.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.10 = 110.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.10 = 110.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.10 × 110.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 28,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,856.77/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.50

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