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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.61 and 71.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.61 and 71.97 is: 107.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.61 = 71.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.61 = 71.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.61 × 71.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 20,411.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,411.58/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.93

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