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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.93 and 108.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.93 and 108.85 is: 163.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.93 = 108.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.93 = 108.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.93 × 108.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 31,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,014.63/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.29

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