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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.15 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.15 and 112.44 is: 168.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.15 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.15 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.15 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 31,949.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,949.83/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.70

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