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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.36 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.36 and 86.92 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.36 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.36 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.36 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 24,715.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,715.43/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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