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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.98, 285.04 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.98, 285.04 and 87.34 is: 131.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.98 : 285.04 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.98/285.04 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.98x = 285.04 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.98x = 24,895.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,895.39/189.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.04

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