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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 261.48 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 261.48 and 110.82 is: 152.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 261.48 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/261.48 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 261.48 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 28,977.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,977.21/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.88

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