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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.90, 260.69 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.90, 260.69 and 106.01 is: 146.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.90 : 260.69 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.90/260.69 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.90x = 260.69 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.90x = 27,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,633.91/188.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.29

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