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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 261.69 and 112.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 261.69 and 112.05 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 261.69 = 112.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/261.69 = 112.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 261.69 × 112.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 29,322.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,322.36/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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