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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.07, 283.49 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.07, 283.49 and 97.49 is: 146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.07 : 283.49 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.07/283.49 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.07x = 283.49 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.07x = 27,638.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,638.03/189.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.18

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