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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 283.82 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 283.82 and 108.05 is: 161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 283.82 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/283.82 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 283.82 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 30,664.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,664.79/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.86

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