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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 284.90 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 284.90 and 108.72 is: 163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 284.90 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/284.90 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 284.90 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 30,972.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,972.92/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.07

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