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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.85 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.85 and 107.62 is: 161.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.85 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.85 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.85 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 30,654.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,654.84/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.43

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