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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 261.80 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 261.80 and 111.03 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 261.80 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/261.80 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 261.80 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 29,067.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,067.65/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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