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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.23, 261.09 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.23, 261.09 and 106.32 is: 146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.23 : 261.09 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.23/261.09 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.23x = 261.09 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.23x = 27,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,759.09/189.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.70

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