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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 284.19 and 124.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 284.19 and 124.53 is: 186.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 284.19 = 124.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/284.19 = 124.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 284.19 × 124.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 35,390.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,390.18/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.92

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