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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.53 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.53 and 112.02 is: 167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.53 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.53 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.53 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 31,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,761.03/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.81

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