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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.32, 283.97 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.32, 283.97 and 61.07 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.32 : 283.97 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.32/283.97 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.32x = 283.97 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.32x = 17,342.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,342.05/189.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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