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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.21 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.21 and 66.02 is: 99.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.21 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.21 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.21 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 18,763.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,763.54/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.04

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