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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.63 and 107.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.63 and 107.31 is: 161.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.63 = 107.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.63 = 107.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.63 × 107.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 30,543.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,543.11/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.04

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