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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.08 and 81.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.08 and 81.17 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.08 = 81.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.08 = 81.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.08 × 81.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 23,058.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,058.77/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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