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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.34 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.34 and 108.48 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.34 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.34 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.34 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 30,845.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,845.20/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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