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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.58, 284.12 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.58, 284.12 and 108.30 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.58 : 284.12 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.58/284.12 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.58x = 284.12 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.58x = 30,770.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,770.20/189.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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