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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 261.20 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 261.20 and 110.64 is: 152.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 261.20 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/261.20 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 261.20 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 28,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,898.61/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.64

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