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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 261.40 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 261.40 and 106.56 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 261.40 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/261.40 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 261.40 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 27,854.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,854.78/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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