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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.14 and 124.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.14 and 124.05 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.14 = 124.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.14 = 124.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.14 × 124.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 35,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,123.52/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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