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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 283.99 and 102.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 283.99 and 102.81 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 283.99 = 102.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/283.99 = 102.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 283.99 × 102.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 29,197.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,197.01/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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