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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.31 and 97.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.31 and 97.94 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.31 = 97.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.31 = 97.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.31 × 97.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 27,745.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,745.48/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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