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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.34 and 104.04 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.34 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.34 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.34 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 29,582.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,582.73/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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