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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.08 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.08 and 101.56 is: 152.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.08 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.08 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.08 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 28,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.16/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.22

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