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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.48, 284.07 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.48, 284.07 and 86.71 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.48 : 284.07 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.48/284.07 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.48x = 284.07 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.48x = 24,630.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,630.29/189.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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