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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.73 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.73 and 108.02 is: 162.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.73 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.73 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.73 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 30,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,646.56/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.02

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