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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 261.18 and 106.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 261.18 and 106.38 is: 146.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 261.18 = 106.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/261.18 = 106.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 261.18 × 106.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 27,784.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.33/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.79

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