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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.14, 283.73 and 59.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.14, 283.73 and 59.14 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.14 : 283.73 = 59.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.14/283.73 = 59.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.14x = 283.73 × 59.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.14x = 16,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,779.50/189.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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