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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.49, 284.07 and 98.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.49, 284.07 and 98.14 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.49 : 284.07 = 98.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.49/284.07 = 98.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.49x = 284.07 × 98.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.49x = 27,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,878.63/189.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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