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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.88 and 112.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.88 and 112.18 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.88 = 112.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.88 = 112.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.88 × 112.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 29,377.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,377.70/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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