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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.94, 284.97 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.94, 284.97 and 91.12 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.94 : 284.97 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.94/284.97 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.94x = 284.97 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.94x = 25,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,966.47/189.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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