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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.80, 261.92 and 106.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.80, 261.92 and 106.90 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.80 : 261.92 = 106.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.80/261.92 = 106.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.80x = 261.92 × 106.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.80x = 27,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,999.25/189.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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