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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.69, 284.54 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.69, 284.54 and 74.12 is: 111.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.69 : 284.54 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.69/284.54 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.69x = 284.54 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.69x = 21,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,090.10/189.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.18

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