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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.21, 283.73 and 59.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.21, 283.73 and 59.16 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.21 : 283.73 = 59.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.21/283.73 = 59.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.21x = 283.73 × 59.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.21x = 16,785.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,785.17/189.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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