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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.21 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.21 and 73.91 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.21 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.21 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.21 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 21,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,005.96/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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