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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.18, 283.56 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.18, 283.56 and 91.55 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.18 : 283.56 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.18/283.56 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.18x = 283.56 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.18x = 25,958.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,958.50/189.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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