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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.20, 266.62 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.20, 266.62 and 105.87 is: 146.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.20 : 266.62 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.20/266.62 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.20x = 266.62 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.20x = 28,225.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,225.46/193.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.10

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