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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.78, 261.93 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.78, 261.93 and 106.92 is: 147.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.78 : 261.93 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.78/261.93 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.78x = 261.93 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.78x = 28,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,005.56/189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.57

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