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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.04, 283.76 and 92.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.04, 283.76 and 92.92 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.04 : 283.76 = 92.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.04/283.76 = 92.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.04x = 283.76 × 92.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.04x = 26,366.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,366.98/189.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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