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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 283.84 and 125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 283.84 and 125.21 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 283.84 = 125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/283.84 = 125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 283.84 × 125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 35,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,539.61/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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