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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.53 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.53 and 59.04 is: 88.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.53 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.53 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.53 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 16,738.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738.19/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.52

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