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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.68 and 116.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.68 and 116.49 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.68 = 116.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.68 = 116.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.68 × 116.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 33,045.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,045.88/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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