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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.40, 283.92 and 108.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.40, 283.92 and 108.10 is: 162.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.40 : 283.92 = 108.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.40/283.92 = 108.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.40x = 283.92 × 108.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.40x = 30,691.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,691.75/189.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.05

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