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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.17, 283.63 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.17, 283.63 and 84.95 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.17 : 283.63 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.17/283.63 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.17x = 283.63 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.17x = 24,092.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,092.53/189.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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