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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.87, 284.20 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.87, 284.20 and 124.92 is: 186.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.87 : 284.20 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.87/284.20 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.87x = 284.20 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.87x = 35,500.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,500.98/189.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.98

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