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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.92, 284.65 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.92, 284.65 and 87.18 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.92 : 284.65 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.92/284.65 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.92x = 284.65 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.92x = 24,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.79/189.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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