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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 284.06 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 284.06 and 61.12 is: 91.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 284.06 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/284.06 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 284.06 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 17,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,361.75/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.68

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