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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 284.49 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 284.49 and 108.53 is: 162.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 284.49 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/284.49 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 284.49 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 30,874.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874.28/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.81

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