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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.62, 284.49 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.62, 284.49 and 108.62 is: 162.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.62 : 284.49 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.62/284.49 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.62x = 284.49 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.62x = 30,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,899.88/189.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.96

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