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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 283.83 and 102.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 283.83 and 102.60 is: 153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 283.83 = 102.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/283.83 = 102.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 283.83 × 102.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 29,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,119.80/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.75

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