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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.72 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.72 and 74.18 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.72 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.72 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.72 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 21,120.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,120.53/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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