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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.15, 283.78 and 97.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.15, 283.78 and 97.91 is: 146.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.15 : 283.78 = 97.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.15/283.78 = 97.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.15x = 283.78 × 97.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.15x = 27,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,784.90/189.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.89

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