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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.35 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.35 and 111.75 is: 154.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.35 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.35 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.35 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 29,205.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,205.30/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.21

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