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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 261.36 and 111.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 261.36 and 111.78 is: 154.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 261.36 = 111.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/261.36 = 111.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 261.36 × 111.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 29,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214.82/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.28

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