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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.05 and 107.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.05 and 107.64 is: 161.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.05 = 107.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.05 = 107.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.05 × 107.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 30,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467.50/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.13

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