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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 283.44 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 283.44 and 112.48 is: 168.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 283.44 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/283.44 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 283.44 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 31,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,881.33/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.28

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