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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.25, 261.15 and 105.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.25, 261.15 and 105.22 is: 145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.25 : 261.15 = 105.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.25/261.15 = 105.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.25x = 261.15 × 105.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.25x = 27,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,478.20/189.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.20

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