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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 283.61 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 283.61 and 108.14 is: 161.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 283.61 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/283.61 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 283.61 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 30,669.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669.04/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.97

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