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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.62, 261.70 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.62, 261.70 and 106.73 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.62 : 261.70 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.62/261.70 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.62x = 261.70 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.62x = 27,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,931.63/189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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