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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 283.60 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 283.60 and 91.55 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 283.60 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/283.60 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 283.60 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 25,962.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.16/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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