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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 284.21 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 284.21 and 112.58 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 284.21 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/284.21 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 284.21 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 31,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,994.38/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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