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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.64 and 86.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.64 and 86.38 is: 129.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.64 = 86.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.64 = 86.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.64 × 86.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 24,499.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,499.41/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.57

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