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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.29 and 102.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.29 and 102.92 is: 154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.29 = 102.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.29 = 102.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.29 × 102.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 29,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,259.13/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.39

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