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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.13, 283.63 and 59.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.13, 283.63 and 59.11 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.13 : 283.63 = 59.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.13/283.63 = 59.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.13x = 283.63 × 59.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.13x = 16,765.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,765.37/189.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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