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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 261.47 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 261.47 and 106.56 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 261.47 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/261.47 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 261.47 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 27,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,861.71/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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