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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.16 and 108.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.16 and 108.36 is: 162.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.16 = 108.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.16 = 108.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.16 × 108.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 30,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,791.58/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.61

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