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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 284.92 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 284.92 and 93.65 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 284.92 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/284.92 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 284.92 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 26,682.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,682.76/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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