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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 283.94 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 283.94 and 107.28 is: 160.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 283.94 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/283.94 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 283.94 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 30,461.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,461.08/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.76

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