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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.35, 284.03 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.35, 284.03 and 61.10 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.35 : 284.03 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.35/284.03 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.35x = 284.03 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.35x = 17,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,354.51/189.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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