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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.33, 284.20 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.33, 284.20 and 79.72 is: 119.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.33 : 284.20 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.33/284.20 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.33x = 284.20 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.33x = 22,654.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,654.60/189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.66

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