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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 261.64 and 111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 261.64 and 111.94 is: 154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 261.64 = 111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/261.64 = 111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 261.64 × 111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 29,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,287.98/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.49

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