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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.71 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.71 and 107.97 is: 161.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.71 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.71 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.71 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 30,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,632.17/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.87

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