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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.72, 284.50 and 86.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.72, 284.50 and 86.98 is: 130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.72 : 284.50 = 86.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.72/284.50 = 86.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.72x = 284.50 × 86.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.72x = 24,745.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,745.81/189.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.43

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