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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.66, 284.46 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.66, 284.46 and 90.81 is: 136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.66 : 284.46 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.66/284.46 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.66x = 284.46 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.66x = 25,831.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,831.81/189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.20

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