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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 262.06 and 112.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 262.06 and 112.26 is: 154.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 262.06 = 112.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/262.06 = 112.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 262.06 × 112.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 29,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,418.86/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.93

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