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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 283.84 and 108.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 283.84 and 108.08 is: 161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 283.84 = 108.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/283.84 = 108.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 283.84 × 108.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 30,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.80/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.95

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