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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.55 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.55 and 86.18 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.55 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.55 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.55 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 24,434.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,434.71/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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