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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.45, 284.33 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.45, 284.33 and 81.32 is: 122.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.45 : 284.33 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.45/284.33 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.45x = 284.33 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.45x = 23,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,121.72/189.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.05

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