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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 262.16 and 107.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 262.16 and 107.07 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 262.16 = 107.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/262.16 = 107.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 262.16 × 107.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 28,069.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,069.45/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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