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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.83, 284.66 and 124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.83, 284.66 and 124.83 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.83 : 284.66 = 124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.83/284.66 = 124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.83x = 284.66 × 124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.83x = 35,533.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,533.48/189.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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