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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 262.16 and 111.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 262.16 and 111.26 is: 153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 262.16 = 111.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/262.16 = 111.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 262.16 × 111.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 29,167.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167.37/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.57

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