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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 283.99 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 283.99 and 86.64 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 283.99 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/283.99 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 283.99 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 24,604.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604.89/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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