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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.86, 262 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.86, 262 and 105.84 is: 146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.86 : 262 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.86/262 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.86x = 262 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.86x = 27,728.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,728.77/189.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.05

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