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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 283.99 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 283.99 and 108.24 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 283.99 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/283.99 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 283.99 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 30,739.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,739.08/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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