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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.21 and 111.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.21 and 111.67 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.21 = 111.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.21 = 111.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.21 × 111.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 29,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,169.32/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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