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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.64, 284.52 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.64, 284.52 and 112.55 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.64 : 284.52 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.64/284.52 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.64x = 284.52 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.64x = 32,022.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,022.73/189.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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