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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 261.30 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 261.30 and 110.71 is: 152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 261.30 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/261.30 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 261.30 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 28,928.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,928.52/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.76

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