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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 284.40 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 284.40 and 112.56 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 284.40 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/284.40 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 284.40 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 32,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,012.06/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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