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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.98, 260.76 and 106.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.98, 260.76 and 106.08 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.98 : 260.76 = 106.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.98/260.76 = 106.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.98x = 260.76 × 106.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.98x = 27,660.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660.89/188.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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