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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 284.45 and 108.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 284.45 and 108.54 is: 162.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 284.45 = 108.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/284.45 = 108.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 284.45 × 108.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 30,874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,874.47/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.54

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