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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.37 and 106.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.37 and 106.89 is: 160.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.37 = 106.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.37 = 106.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.37 × 106.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 30,288.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,288.88/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.23

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