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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 284.22 and 103.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 284.22 and 103.88 is: 155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 284.22 = 103.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/284.22 = 103.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 284.22 × 103.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 29,524.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,524.77/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.95

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