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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.70 and 106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.70 and 106.03 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.70 = 106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.70 = 106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.70 × 106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 27,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642.02/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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