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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.07 and 106.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.07 and 106.63 is: 159.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.07 = 106.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.07 = 106.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.07 × 106.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 30,183.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,183.22/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.60

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