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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.51, 283.57 and 112.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.51, 283.57 and 112.51 is: 168.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.51 : 283.57 = 112.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.51/283.57 = 112.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.51x = 283.57 × 112.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.51x = 31,904.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,904.46/189.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.35

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