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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.02, 260.84 and 106.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.02, 260.84 and 106.13 is: 146.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.02 : 260.84 = 106.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.02/260.84 = 106.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.02x = 260.84 × 106.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.02x = 27,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,683.87/189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.46

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