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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.99, 284.52 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.99, 284.52 and 112.98 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.99 : 284.52 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.99/284.52 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.99x = 284.52 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.99x = 32,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,145.07/189.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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