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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.05, 283.58 and 97.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.05, 283.58 and 97.72 is: 146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.05 : 283.58 = 97.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.05/283.58 = 97.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.05x = 283.58 × 97.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.05x = 27,711.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,711.44/189.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.58

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