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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 261.33 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 261.33 and 106.48 is: 146.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 261.33 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/261.33 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 261.33 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 27,826.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,826.35/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.93

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