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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.30, 283.77 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.30, 283.77 and 81.03 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.30 : 283.77 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.30/283.77 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.30x = 283.77 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.30x = 22,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.88/189.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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