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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.18 and 111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.18 and 111.64 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.18 = 111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.18 = 111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.18 × 111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 29,158.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,158.14/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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