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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 283.93 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 283.93 and 86.77 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 283.93 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/283.93 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 283.93 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 24,636.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636.61/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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