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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 261.34 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 261.34 and 105.36 is: 145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 261.34 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/261.34 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 261.34 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 27,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,534.78/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.39

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