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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 261.17 and 110.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 261.17 and 110.60 is: 152.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 261.17 = 110.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/261.17 = 110.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 261.17 × 110.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 28,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.68/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.60

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