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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.55, 284.42 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.55, 284.42 and 86.91 is: 130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.55 : 284.42 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.55/284.42 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.55x = 284.42 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.55x = 24,718.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,718.94/189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.41

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