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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.61, 284.54 and 108.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.61, 284.54 and 108.61 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.61 : 284.54 = 108.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.61/284.54 = 108.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.61x = 284.54 × 108.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.61x = 30,903.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,903.35/189.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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