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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 284.04 and 107.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 284.04 and 107.15 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 284.04 = 107.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/284.04 = 107.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 284.04 × 107.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 30,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,433.47/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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