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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 283.90 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 283.90 and 91.82 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 283.90 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/283.90 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 283.90 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 26,067.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,067.95/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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