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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 283.65 and 59.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 283.65 and 59.10 is: 88.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 283.65 = 59.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/283.65 = 59.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 283.65 × 59.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 16,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,763.72/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.65

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