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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.50, 284.06 and 102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.50, 284.06 and 102.82 is: 154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.50 : 284.06 = 102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.50/284.06 = 102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.50x = 284.06 × 102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.50x = 29,207.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,207.05/189.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.13

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