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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 261.87 and 106.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 261.87 and 106.87 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 261.87 = 106.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/261.87 = 106.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 261.87 × 106.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 27,986.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,986.05/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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