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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.43, 283.86 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.43, 283.86 and 81.16 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.43 : 283.86 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.43/283.86 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.43x = 283.86 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.43x = 23,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,038.08/189.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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