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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.37, 284.01 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.37, 284.01 and 65.96 is: 98.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.37 : 284.01 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.37/284.01 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.37x = 284.01 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.37x = 18,733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,733.30/189.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.92

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