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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.09, 283.70 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.09, 283.70 and 65.70 is: 98.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.09 : 283.70 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.09/283.70 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.09x = 283.70 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.09x = 18,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,639.25/189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.57

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