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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 283.44 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 283.44 and 112.14 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 283.44 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/283.44 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 283.44 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 31,784.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,784.96/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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