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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.34, 283.98 and 78.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.34, 283.98 and 78.16 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.34 : 283.98 = 78.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.34/283.98 = 78.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.34x = 283.98 × 78.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.34x = 22,195.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,195.88/189.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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