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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 261.33 and 106.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 261.33 and 106.49 is: 146.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 261.33 = 106.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/261.33 = 106.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 261.33 × 106.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 27,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827.73/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.95

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