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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 260.81 and 104.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 260.81 and 104.98 is: 144.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 260.81 = 104.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/260.81 = 104.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 260.81 × 104.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 27,378.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,378.66/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.85

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