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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 261.88 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 261.88 and 106.88 is: 147.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 261.88 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/261.88 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 261.88 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 27,989.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,989.73/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.49

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