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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.56, 284.06 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.56, 284.06 and 92.03 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.56 : 284.06 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.56/284.06 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.56x = 284.06 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.56x = 26,142.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142.04/189.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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