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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.95, 284.92 and 78.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.95, 284.92 and 78.74 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.95 : 284.92 = 78.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.95/284.92 = 78.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.95x = 284.92 × 78.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.95x = 22,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434.21/189.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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