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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 261.95 and 106.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 261.95 and 106.92 is: 147.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 261.95 = 106.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/261.95 = 106.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 261.95 × 106.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 28,007.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,007.02/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.55

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