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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 283.53 and 128.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 283.53 and 128.17 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 283.53 = 128.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/283.53 = 128.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 283.53 × 128.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 36,338.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,338.62/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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