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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.60, 284.08 and 102.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.60, 284.08 and 102.84 is: 154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.60 : 284.08 = 102.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.60/284.08 = 102.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.60x = 284.08 × 102.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.60x = 29,214.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,214.79/189.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.09

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