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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.26, 284.42 and 112.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.26, 284.42 and 112.23 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.26 : 284.42 = 112.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.26/284.42 = 112.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.26x = 284.42 × 112.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.26x = 31,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,920.64/189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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