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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.87 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.87 and 108.87 is: 163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.87 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.87 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.87 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 31,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,013.80/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.34

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