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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.47, 284.24 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.47, 284.24 and 66.09 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.47 : 284.24 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.47/284.24 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.47x = 284.24 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.47x = 18,785.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785.59/189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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