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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.31 and 124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.31 and 124.16 is: 186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.31 = 124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.31 = 124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.31 × 124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 35,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,298.51/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.41

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