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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 261.28 and 110.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 261.28 and 110.67 is: 152.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 261.28 = 110.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/261.28 = 110.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 261.28 × 110.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 28,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,915.86/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.71

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