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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.96, 262.14 and 107.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.96, 262.14 and 107.08 is: 147.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.96 : 262.14 = 107.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.96/262.14 = 107.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.96x = 262.14 × 107.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.96x = 28,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,068.91/189.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.76

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