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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.01, 283.06 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.01, 283.06 and 131.07 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.01 : 283.06 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.01/283.06 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.01x = 283.06 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.01x = 37,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,100.02/189.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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