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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.58 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.58 and 108.82 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.58 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.58 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.58 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 30,968.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,968.00/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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