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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.33 and 110.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.33 and 110.68 is: 152.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.33 = 110.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.33 = 110.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.33 × 110.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 28,924.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,924.00/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.73

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