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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.88, 284.36 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.88, 284.36 and 108.48 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.88 : 284.36 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.88/284.36 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.88x = 284.36 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.88x = 30,846.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,846.22/189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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