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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.38, 266.86 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.38, 266.86 and 106.05 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.38 : 266.86 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.38/266.86 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.38x = 266.86 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.38x = 28,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300.50/193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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