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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.70, 284.65 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.70, 284.65 and 86.97 is: 130.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.70 : 284.65 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.70/284.65 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.70x = 284.65 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.70x = 24,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756.86/189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.51

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