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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.84, 284.76 and 108.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.84, 284.76 and 108.62 is: 162.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.84 : 284.76 = 108.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.84/284.76 = 108.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.84x = 284.76 × 108.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.84x = 30,930.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,930.94/189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.93

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