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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.08, 283.55 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.08, 283.55 and 65.65 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.08 : 283.55 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.08/283.55 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.08x = 283.55 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.08x = 18,615.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,615.22/189.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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