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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 260.90 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 260.90 and 106.16 is: 146.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 260.90 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/260.90 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 260.90 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 27,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,697.59/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.51

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