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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 261.42 and 106.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 261.42 and 106.54 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 261.42 = 106.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/261.42 = 106.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 261.42 × 106.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 27,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,851.69/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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