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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.11, 283.12 and 116.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.11, 283.12 and 116.48 is: 174.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.11 : 283.12 = 116.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.11/283.12 = 116.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.11x = 283.12 × 116.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.11x = 32,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,976.64/189.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.38

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