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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 193.75, 267.36 and 106.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 193.75, 267.36 and 106.42 is: 146.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193.75 : 267.36 = 106.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193.75/267.36 = 106.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193.75x = 267.36 × 106.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193.75x = 28,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,451.11/193.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.85

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