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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 261.84 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 261.84 and 112.08 is: 154.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 261.84 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/261.84 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 261.84 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 29,347.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,347.03/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.72

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