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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.76, 284.52 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.76, 284.52 and 104.20 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.76 : 284.52 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.76/284.52 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.76x = 284.52 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.76x = 29,646.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.98/189.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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