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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.21 and 81.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.21 and 81.24 is: 121.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.21 = 81.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.21 = 81.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.21 × 81.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 23,088.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,088.81/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.87

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