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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 261.33 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 261.33 and 105.35 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 261.33 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/261.33 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 261.33 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 27,531.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,531.03/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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