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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 261.51 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 261.51 and 111.88 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 261.51 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/261.51 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 261.51 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 29,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257.74/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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