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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.24 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.24 and 108.58 is: 162.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.24 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.24 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.24 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 30,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,862.78/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.73

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