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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 284.01 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 284.01 and 108.14 is: 162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 284.01 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/284.01 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 284.01 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 30,712.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,712.30/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.26

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