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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.66 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.66 and 108.64 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.66 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.66 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.66 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 30,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,925.46/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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