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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.67, 261.65 and 112

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.67, 261.65 and 112 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.67 : 261.65 = 112 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.67/261.65 = 112/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.67x = 261.65 × 112
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.67x = 29,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,304.24/189.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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