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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 284.16 and 91.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 284.16 and 91.99 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 284.16 = 91.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/284.16 = 91.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 284.16 × 91.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 26,139.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.88/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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