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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 285.06 and 103.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 285.06 and 103.09 is: 154.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 285.06 = 103.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/285.06 = 103.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 285.06 × 103.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 29,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,386.84/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.91

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