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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 284.62 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 284.62 and 103.02 is: 154.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 284.62 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/284.62 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 284.62 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 29,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320.42/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.57

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