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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 261.06 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 261.06 and 145.52 is: 200.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 261.06 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/261.06 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 261.06 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 37,989.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,989.45/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.90

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