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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.61 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.61 and 73.53 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.61 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.61 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.61 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 20,854.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,854.03/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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