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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.68, 284.54 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.68, 284.54 and 85.63 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.68 : 284.54 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.68/284.54 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.68x = 284.54 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.68x = 24,364.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,364.02/189.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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