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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 284.60 and 125.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 284.60 and 125.72 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 284.60 = 125.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/284.60 = 125.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 284.60 × 125.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 35,779.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,779.91/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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