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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.73, 284.45 and 86.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.73, 284.45 and 86.96 is: 130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.73 : 284.45 = 86.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.73/284.45 = 86.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.73x = 284.45 × 86.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.73x = 24,733.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,733.91/189.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.37

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