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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 283.35 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 283.35 and 111.92 is: 167.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 283.35 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/283.35 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 283.35 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 31,712.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,712.53/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.75

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