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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 261.39 and 110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 261.39 and 110.72 is: 152.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 261.39 = 110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/261.39 = 110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 261.39 × 110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 28,939.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,939.79/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.78

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