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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.61 and 102.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.61 and 102.57 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.61 = 102.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.61 = 102.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.61 × 102.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 29,089.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,089.88/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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