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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.70 and 107.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.70 and 107.99 is: 161.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.70 = 107.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.70 = 107.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.70 × 107.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 30,634.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,634.80/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.82

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