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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 262.04 and 107.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 262.04 and 107.01 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 262.04 = 107.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/262.04 = 107.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 262.04 × 107.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 28,040.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,040.90/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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