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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.57 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.57 and 86.31 is: 129.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.57 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.57 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.57 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 24,473.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,473.08/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.41

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