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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.28, 284.01 and 102.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.28, 284.01 and 102.61 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.28 : 284.01 = 102.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.28/284.01 = 102.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.28x = 284.01 × 102.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.28x = 29,142.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,142.27/189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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