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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.16, 283.66 and 73.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.16, 283.66 and 73.60 is: 110.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.16 : 283.66 = 73.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.16/283.66 = 73.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.16x = 283.66 × 73.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.16x = 20,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877.38/189.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.37

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