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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 261.72 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 261.72 and 112.04 is: 154.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 261.72 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/261.72 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 261.72 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 29,323.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,323.11/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.63

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