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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.85 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.85 and 108.15 is: 162.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.85 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.85 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.85 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 30,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698.38/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.30

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