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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.38 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.38 and 106.70 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.38 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.38 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.38 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 30,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,236.65/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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