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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.59, 284.18 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.59, 284.18 and 92.03 is: 137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.59 : 284.18 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.59/284.18 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.59x = 284.18 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.59x = 26,153.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,153.09/189.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.95

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