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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 261.79 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 261.79 and 111.02 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 261.79 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/261.79 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 261.79 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 29,063.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,063.93/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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