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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 284.55 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 284.55 and 108.51 is: 162.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 284.55 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/284.55 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 284.55 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 30,876.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,876.52/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.77

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