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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 261.26 and 106.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 261.26 and 106.45 is: 146.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 261.26 = 106.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/261.26 = 106.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 261.26 × 106.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 27,811.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,811.13/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.88

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