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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 261.66 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 261.66 and 110.93 is: 153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 261.66 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/261.66 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 261.66 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 29,025.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,025.01/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.08

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