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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 284.48 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 284.48 and 108.23 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 284.48 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/284.48 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 284.48 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 30,787.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787.31/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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