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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.06, 283.56 and 79.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.06, 283.56 and 79.35 is: 119.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.06 : 283.56 = 79.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.06/283.56 = 79.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.06x = 283.56 × 79.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.06x = 22,500.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,500.49/189.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.01

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