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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.60 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.60 and 59.70 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.60 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.60 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.60 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 16,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,990.62/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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