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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.38 and 110.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.38 and 110.71 is: 152.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.38 = 110.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.38 = 110.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.38 × 110.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 28,936.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,936.83/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.80

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