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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 283.29 and 112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 283.29 and 112.32 is: 168.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 283.29 = 112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/283.29 = 112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 283.29 × 112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 31,819.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,819.13/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.06

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