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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 261.48 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 261.48 and 110.81 is: 152.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 261.48 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/261.48 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 261.48 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 28,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,974.60/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.91

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