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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 261.64 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 261.64 and 106.70 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 261.64 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/261.64 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 261.64 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 27,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,915.81/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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