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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.10, 283.63 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.10, 283.63 and 97.76 is: 146.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.10 : 283.63 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.10/283.63 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.10x = 283.63 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.10x = 27,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,727.67/189.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.63

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