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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.91, 284.85 and 87.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.91, 284.85 and 87.17 is: 130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.91 : 284.85 = 87.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.91/284.85 = 87.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.91x = 284.85 × 87.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.91x = 24,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,830.37/189.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.75

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