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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.97, 262.16 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.97, 262.16 and 102.64 is: 141.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.97 : 262.16 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.97/262.16 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.97x = 262.16 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.97x = 26,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,908.17/189.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.65

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