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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.20, 283.74 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.20, 283.74 and 121.13 is: 181.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.20 : 283.74 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.20/283.74 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.20x = 283.74 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.20x = 34,368.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,368.62/189.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.65

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