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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 283.72 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 283.72 and 107.95 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 283.72 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/283.72 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 283.72 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 30,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,627.57/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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