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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.13 and 73.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.13 and 73.95 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.13 = 73.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.13 = 73.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.13 × 73.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 21,011.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,011.41/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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