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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.71 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.71 and 112.08 is: 168.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.71 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.71 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.71 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 31,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,798.22/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.18

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