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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.82, 285.26 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.82, 285.26 and 112.79 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.82 : 285.26 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.82/285.26 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.82x = 285.26 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.82x = 32,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,175.05/189.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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