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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 283.85 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 283.85 and 91.79 is: 137.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 283.85 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/283.85 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 283.85 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 26,054.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,054.59/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.60

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