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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.54, 284.24 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.54, 284.24 and 98.21 is: 147.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.54 : 284.24 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.54/284.24 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.54x = 284.24 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.54x = 27,916.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,916.17/189.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.28

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