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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.52, 284.36 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.52, 284.36 and 93.28 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.52 : 284.36 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.52/284.36 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.52x = 284.36 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.52x = 26,525.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,525.10/189.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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