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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.15 and 112.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.15 and 112.34 is: 155.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.15 = 112.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.15 = 112.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.15 × 112.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 29,448.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448.34/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.02

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