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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 261.35 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 261.35 and 106.50 is: 146.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 261.35 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/261.35 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 261.35 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 27,833.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,833.78/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.96

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