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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 261.93 and 111.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 261.93 and 111.12 is: 153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 261.93 = 111.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/261.93 = 111.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 261.93 × 111.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 29,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,105.66/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.33

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