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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.49 and 91.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.49 and 91.47 is: 137.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.49 = 91.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.49 = 91.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.49 × 91.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 25,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,930.37/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.11

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