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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.96 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.96 and 79.62 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.96 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.96 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.96 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 22,608.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,608.90/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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