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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.39, 284.13 and 81.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.39, 284.13 and 81.20 is: 121.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.39 : 284.13 = 81.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.39/284.13 = 81.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.39x = 284.13 × 81.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.39x = 23,069.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,069.94/189.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.81

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