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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.42, 283.98 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.42, 283.98 and 81.18 is: 121.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.42 : 283.98 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.42/283.98 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.42x = 283.98 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.42x = 23,053.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,053.50/189.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.71

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