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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 260.98 and 106.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 260.98 and 106.22 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 260.98 = 106.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/260.98 = 106.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 260.98 × 106.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 27,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,721.30/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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