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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.39 and 87.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.39 and 87.03 is: 130.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.39 = 87.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.39 = 87.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.39 × 87.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 24,750.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,750.03/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.47

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