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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.65, 284.52 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.65, 284.52 and 112.68 is: 169.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.65 : 284.52 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.65/284.52 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.65x = 284.52 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.65x = 32,059.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,059.71/189.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.05

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