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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 260.94 and 106.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 260.94 and 106.20 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 260.94 = 106.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/260.94 = 106.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 260.94 × 106.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 27,711.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.83/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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