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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 284.13 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 284.13 and 102.48 is: 154.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 284.13 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/284.13 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 284.13 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 29,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.64/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.00

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