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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 284.06 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 284.06 and 108.10 is: 162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 284.06 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/284.06 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 284.06 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 30,706.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,706.89/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.15

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