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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.46 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.46 and 111.82 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.46 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.46 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.46 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 29,236.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,236.46/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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