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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.21 and 92.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.21 and 92.02 is: 137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.21 = 92.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.21 = 92.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.21 × 92.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 26,151.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151.12/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.99

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