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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.38, 283.77 and 81.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.38, 283.77 and 81.11 is: 121.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.38 : 283.77 = 81.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.38/283.77 = 81.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.38x = 283.77 × 81.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.38x = 23,015.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,015.17/189.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.53

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