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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.22, 283.83 and 81.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.22, 283.83 and 81.13 is: 121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.22 : 283.83 = 81.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.22/283.83 = 81.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.22x = 283.83 × 81.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.22x = 23,027.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027.13/189.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.70

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