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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 261.53 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 261.53 and 106.64 is: 147.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 261.53 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/261.53 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 261.53 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 27,889.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,889.10/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.16

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