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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 261.76 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 261.76 and 106.80 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 261.76 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/261.76 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 261.76 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 27,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955.97/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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