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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.45 and 102.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.45 and 102.50 is: 153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.45 = 102.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.45 = 102.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.45 × 102.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 29,053.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,053.11/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.61

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