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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.14 and 79.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.14 and 79.66 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.14 = 79.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.14 = 79.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.14 × 79.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 22,634.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,634.84/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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