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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.75, 284.76 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.75, 284.76 and 125.76 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.75 : 284.76 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.75/284.76 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.75x = 284.76 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.75x = 35,811.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,811.42/189.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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