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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.27, 283.64 and 112.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.27, 283.64 and 112.10 is: 167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.27 : 283.64 = 112.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.27/283.64 = 112.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.27x = 283.64 × 112.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.27x = 31,794.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,794.07/189.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.98

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