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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.83 and 103.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.83 and 103.15 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.83 = 103.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.83 = 103.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.83 × 103.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 29,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,380.21/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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