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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 283.61 and 86.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 283.61 and 86.35 is: 129.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 283.61 = 86.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/283.61 = 86.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 283.61 × 86.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 24,489.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.29/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.51

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