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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.13 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.13 and 112.71 is: 168.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.13 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.13 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.13 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 32,024.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,024.29/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.80

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