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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.36, 283.80 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.36, 283.80 and 81.03 is: 121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.36 : 283.80 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.36/283.80 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.36x = 283.80 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.36x = 22,996.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996.31/189.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.44

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