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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.44, 284.17 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.44, 284.17 and 81.23 is: 121.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.44 : 284.17 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.44/284.17 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.44x = 284.17 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.44x = 23,083.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,083.64/189.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.85

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