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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 261.78 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 261.78 and 106.82 is: 147.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 261.78 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/261.78 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 261.78 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 27,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,962.03/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.40

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