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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 284.83 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 284.83 and 87.20 is: 130.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 284.83 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/284.83 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 284.83 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 24,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,837.18/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.77

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