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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 261.57 and 111.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 261.57 and 111.96 is: 154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 261.57 = 111.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/261.57 = 111.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 261.57 × 111.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 29,285.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,285.38/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.46

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