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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.03, 283.38 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.03, 283.38 and 134.96 is: 202.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.03 : 283.38 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.03/283.38 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.03x = 283.38 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.03x = 38,245.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,245.67/189.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.33

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