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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 283.70 and 91.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 283.70 and 91.90 is: 137.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 283.70 = 91.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/283.70 = 91.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 283.70 × 91.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 26,071.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,071.02/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.69

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