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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 284.28 and 108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 284.28 and 108.42 is: 162.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 284.28 = 108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/284.28 = 108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 284.28 × 108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 30,820.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,820.96/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.37

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