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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.69 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.69 and 112.11 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.69 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.69 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.69 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 31,804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,804.49/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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