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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 284.42 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 284.42 and 128.06 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 284.42 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/284.42 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 284.42 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 36,422.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,422.83/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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