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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 283.84 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 283.84 and 102.56 is: 153.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 283.84 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/283.84 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 283.84 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 29,108.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,108.95/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.89

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