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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.63, 283.92 and 112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.63, 283.92 and 112.20 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.63 : 283.92 = 112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.63/283.92 = 112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.63x = 283.92 × 112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.63x = 31,855.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,855.82/189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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