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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.53, 284.16 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.53, 284.16 and 73.96 is: 110.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.53 : 284.16 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.53/284.16 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.53x = 284.16 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.53x = 21,017.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,017.22/189.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.89

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