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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.58 and 107.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.58 and 107.85 is: 161.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.58 = 107.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.58 = 107.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.58 × 107.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 30,584.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,584.10/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.67

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