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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 260.87 and 145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 260.87 and 145.02 is: 199.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 260.87 = 145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/260.87 = 145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 260.87 × 145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 37,830.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,830.64/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.92

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