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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.46, 266.98 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.46, 266.98 and 106.14 is: 146.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.46 : 266.98 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.46/266.98 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.46x = 266.98 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.46x = 28,335.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,335.92/193.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.47

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