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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189, 283.19 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189, 283.19 and 102.24 is: 153.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189 : 283.19 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189/283.19 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189x = 283.19 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189x = 28,952.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,952.83/189
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.19

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