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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.90, 284.91 and 85.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.90, 284.91 and 85.80 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.90 : 284.91 = 85.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.90/284.91 = 85.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.90x = 284.91 × 85.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.90x = 24,445.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,445.28/189.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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