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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 262.05 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 262.05 and 107.00 is: 147.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 262.05 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/262.05 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 262.05 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 28,038.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.19/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.66

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