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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.24, 283.81 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.24, 283.81 and 120.52 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.24 : 283.81 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.24/283.81 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.24x = 283.81 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.24x = 34,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,204.78/189.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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