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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 283.40 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 283.40 and 102.21 is: 153.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 283.40 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/283.40 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 283.40 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 28,966.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.72/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.18

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