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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 283.55 and 59.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 283.55 and 59.02 is: 88.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 283.55 = 59.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/283.55 = 59.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 283.55 × 59.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 16,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,735.71/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.55

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