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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.65 and 128.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.65 and 128.64 is: 192.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.65 = 128.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.65 = 128.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.65 × 128.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 36,488.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,488.74/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.94

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