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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.29, 261.18 and 110.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.29, 261.18 and 110.59 is: 152.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.29 : 261.18 = 110.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.29/261.18 = 110.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.29x = 261.18 × 110.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.29x = 28,883.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,883.90/189.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.59

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