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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 284.32 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 284.32 and 124.45 is: 186.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 284.32 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/284.32 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 284.32 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 35,384.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,384.67/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.90

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