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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.53, 267.08 and 106.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.53, 267.08 and 106.21 is: 146.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.53 : 267.08 = 106.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.53/267.08 = 106.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.53x = 267.08 × 106.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.53x = 28,366.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.57/193.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.57

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