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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.95, 260.73 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.95, 260.73 and 106.05 is: 146.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.95 : 260.73 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.95/260.73 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.95x = 260.73 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.95x = 27,650.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,650.42/188.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.34

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