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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.46, 261.38 and 106.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.46, 261.38 and 106.55 is: 147.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.46 : 261.38 = 106.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.46/261.38 = 106.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.46x = 261.38 × 106.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.46x = 27,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,849.98/189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.00

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