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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 283.52 and 52.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 283.52 and 52.05 is: 78.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 283.52 = 52.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/283.52 = 52.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 283.52 × 52.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 14,756.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,756.96/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.08

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