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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.12, 283.68 and 86.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.12, 283.68 and 86.37 is: 129.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.12 : 283.68 = 86.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.12/283.68 = 86.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.12x = 283.68 × 86.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.12x = 24,501.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,501.44/189.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.56

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